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Fireflies and Chocolate

Front cover image of Fireflies and Chocolate by Ailish Sinclair

Historical Romance

Fireflies and Chocolate

On Sale 1st April, 2021
Format(s): Kindle and Paperback
Categories: Scottish Historical Romance, U.S. Historical Fiction


  • About

    Fireflies and Chocolate: Elizabeth craves adventure… excitement… love…

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    For now though, she has to settle for a trip from her family’s castle, to the port in Aberdeen, where her father has promised she’ll be permitted to buy a horse… all of her own.

    Little does she suspect this simple journey will change her life, forever. And as she dreams of riding her new mount through the forests and glens of the Manteith estate, she can have no idea that she might never see them again.

    For what lies ahead is danger, unimagined… and the fearful realities of kidnap and slavery.

    But even when everything seems lost, most especially the chance of ever getting home again, Elizabeth finds friendship, comfort… and that much prized love, just where she least expected it.

    Set in the mid eighteenth century, Fireflies and Chocolate is a story of strength, courage and tolerance, in a time filled with far too many prejudices.

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  • Product Details

    Format(s): Paperback and Kindle
    ISBN: 978-1-910603-84-0 (Paperback)
    ISBN: 978-1-910603-85-7 (Kindle)
    ASIN: B08XMY518W (Kindle)
    Edition: 1st Edition
    Imprint: GWL Publishing
    Classification: Fiction, Scottish Historical Romance, U.S. Historical Fiction, Romance, Historical
    Paperback Published: 29th March, 2021
    Kindle Published: 1st April, 2021
    No. of pages: 218pp
    List Price – Kindle: £2.99
    List Price – Paperback: £9.99

  • Reviews

    “Thrilling historical adventure of a brave heroine”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, 2nd April, 2021.

    “Excellent!”

    USA Amazon Customer Review, 3rd April, 2021.

    “A Novel based on Events in Scottish History!”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, 6th April, 2021.

    “Beautifully plotted story draws you in and has you racing for the finish”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, 7th April, 2021.

    “A beautiful glimpse into the past.”

    USA Amazon Customer Review, 19th May, 2021.

    “The best romance of 2021, hands down. A story of love in all its forms, hot chocolate and just so much food. I highly recommend “Fireflies and Chocolate” to anyone who needs a pick-me-up during this terrible time on earth.”

    Goodreads Member Review, 24th May, 2021.

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The Mermaid and The Bear

Cover image of The Mermaid and The Bear by Ailish Sinclair.

Historical Romance

The Mermaid and The Bear

On Sale 18th October, 2019
Format(s): Kindle and Paperback
Categories: Scottish Historical Romance, U.S. Historical Fiction


  • About

    The Mermaid and the Bear: Isobell needs to escape. She has to. Her life depends on it.

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    She has a plan and it’s a well thought-out, well observed plan, to flee her privileged life in London and the cruel man who would marry her, and ruin her, and make a fresh start in Scotland.

    She dreams of faery castles, surrounded by ancient woodlands and misty lochs… and maybe even romance, in the dark and haunted eyes of a mysterious Laird.

    Despite the superstitious nature of the time and place, her dreams seem to be coming true, as she finds friendship and warmth, love and safety. And the chance for a new beginning…

    Until the past catches up with her.

    Set in the late sixteenth century, at the height of the Scottish witchcraft accusations, The Mermaid and The Bear is a story of triumph over evil, hope through adversity, faith in humankind and – above all – love.

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  • Product Details

    Format(s): Paperback and Kindle
    ISBN: 978-1-910603-73-4 (Paperback)
    ASIN: B07XH2FV98 (Kindle)
    Edition: 1st Edition
    Imprint: GWL Publishing
    Classification: Fiction, Scottish Historical Romance, U.S. Historical Fiction, Romance, Historical
    Paperback Published: 18th October, 2019
    Kindle Published: 18th October, 2019
    No. of pages: 248pp
    List Price – Kindle: £2.99
    List Price – Paperback: £9.99

  • Reviews

    “Beautiful book!”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, October, 2019.

    “Magical Story”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, October, 2019.

    “A story of love, fear and truth”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, October, 2019.

    “Accomplished, beautifullly written story”

    USA Amazon Customer Review, December, 2019.

    “A historical romance with a witchy twist”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, December, 2019.

    “An enchanting tale!”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, December, 2019.

    “Perfect Combo of Fun and Deep”

    USA Amazon Customer Review, January, 2020.

    “History meets romance”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, February, 2020.

    “Best Book of 2019”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, March, 2020.

    “Beautiful storytelling”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, June, 2020.

    “A page-turner of a tale.”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, July, 2020.

    “Scottish witch trials”

    Canada Amazon Customer Review, August, 2020.

    “Fantastic storytelling”

    Germany Amazon Customer Review, December, 2020.

    “Historical novel”

    Germany Amazon Customer Review, January, 2021.

    “Beautiful book would make a great gift to any reader”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, March, 2021.

    “I loved it!”

    UK Amazon Customer Review, May, 2021.

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Ailish Sinclair tastes sweet primroses and bitter daisies…

Ailish Sinclair, author of The Mermaid and The Bear, due out on October 18th, has just published an article on the Books by Women website, in which she describes the meticulous research she carried out during the year before she even put pen to paper in the writing of her novel.

Image of Author Ailish Sinclair, writer of The Mermaid and the Bear

She explains how she not only read about, watched and studied sixteenth century Scottish life, but that she even tasted it, in the form of primroses, sweetened by the summer sun, and daisies, which remained bitter, regardless.

It’s no wonder, having delved so deeply into that time and those lives, that her book positively shines with realism and love.

To read Ailish’s full article click here.